Battling Cancer and Covid Alone: How God Destroyed Fear and Answered Prayer Hymn writer William Cowper once wrote, “God moves in a mysterious way; His wonders to perform.” God certainly worked in just such a way to teach me more about his character and nature. In the early days of 2020, I remember anticipating all […]
Changing Customs to Follow God’s Way Living in the Great Rift Valley of Tanzania is a tribe of hunters and gatherers whose god, just two years ago, was the sun. Advent pastors befriended them and told them about a God who is above all gods. The response has been miraculous. The Word of God has […]
The Past Matters for the Future Editorial by Justin Nash Someone recently commented to me that most Advent Christians are not well read on our history or theology. That sentiment resonates with me, though I’d take it a step further to say that most American Christians are not well read on church history more generally. […]
Not All Conflict Is Bad Feature by Willie Batson Conflict is painful. It brings out anger, fear and anxiety, all of the emotional experiences we try to avoid. However, not all conflict is bad. It can provide an opportunity for growth in a relationship. Like dynamite, it is helpful if used correctly but destructive if […]
Getting to Know Ruth Devairakkam How are you affiliated with the Advent Christian denomination? My late father, Rev. T. Devairakkam pioneered Advent Christian work in Malaysia. I was with my father as he brought the gospel to the Indians in the rubber plantations of Johore, Malaysia. As my father was faithful to the Advent Christian […]
Understanding and Engaging the Culture: Book Reviews Article by Jack Mumford 1 Chronicles 12:32 says, “From the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do…” (NASB). As important as knowing the Scriptures are a secondary goal is grasping the culture we are trying to reach with the Gospel […]
Advent Christian Women’s Ministries Article by Beth Larkin “Convinced of the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ, Advent Christian General Conference exists to Encourage, Equip and Empower Advent Christian churches worldwide to be obedient to His Great Commandment and Great Commission.” This is Advent Christian General Conference’s mission statement. So, what will you currently […]
Being a Christian at a Public University Feature by Isaac Walsh I’ve kept the same quote as my desktop background for over a year now. Every day, I open my laptop and see it. Before I start a new Word doc, check my emails, review a class assignment or stream an NBA game, it helps […]
Corruption of the Best Editorial: By Justin Nash I recently learned a new Latin phrase: corruptio optimi pessimal. It means “the corruption of the best is the worst of all.” It points to the reality that it is the failures of those whom we most trust and admire that causes us the greatest pain. There […]
Stop Scrolling. Social Media is Stealing Your Life. Feature by Meredith Broadway If not restrained, social media can (and will) suck up our God-given margins When do you find yourself tempted to check social media? I’ll bet it’s as Dr. Seuss says so famously, “in the waiting place.” Waiting for grocery checkout, for school to […]